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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.51, 312.02 and 196.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.51, 312.02 and 196.46 is: 271.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.51 : 312.02 = 196.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.51/312.02 = 196.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.51x = 312.02 × 196.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.51x = 61,298.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,298.81/225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.83

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